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El Paso to Nogales by bus

Nogales lies 425 km (264 mi) west of El Paso, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 7 h 53 min including stops, over roughly 519 km (322 mi) of road.

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El PasoNogales
CountryUnited StatesMexico
Population678,815264,782
Elevation1,137 m (3,730 ft)1,214 m (3,983 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Denver)UTC-7 (America/Hermosillo)
Postal codes79901–8859530934–94968

Clocks in Nogales are 1 h behind El Paso right now, so a 7 h 53 min journey lands only 6 h 53 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Nogales

Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.

Where to book buses from El Paso to Nogales

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Staying in Nogales

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Common questions

How far is Nogales from El Paso?

425 km (264 mi) in a straight line, west of El Paso; by road roughly 519 km (322 mi).

How long does it take to get from El Paso to Nogales by bus?

About 7 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between El Paso and Nogales?

Nogales is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Hermosillo against America/Denver).

What currency do I need in Nogales?

The Peso (MXN).

Where these facts come from

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  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.